Tag: View from the Bridge

The potential deal between CNPC and Rosneft will require careful balancing on both sides, but is the balance of influence in the energy sector shifting from West to East?

Beijing's smog problem is reaching dangerous levels, but should the government be looking to the automotive and oil industries to solve the problem?

A generally positive outlook for 2013 for the global economy and the oil and lubricants sectors, but the legislators are likely to be the key influencers.

A five year look back at China's growth and some five year predictions from OATS' Chairman, Sebastian Crawshaw as 2013 begins.

OATS discusses the potential impact of China's new leadership on the nation and the lubricants industry.

Up or down? OATS' Chairman Sebastian Crawshaw examines the mixed messages emerging from China's economic numbers and their analysts.

China's oil majors face profits squeeze and increasing competition at home while looking to develop expansion abroad.

Positive signs of growth from the US; a way to go yet in Europe and standards initiatives could be a force for positive change in the auto lubes industry.

The Olympics, overseas investment and a potential domestic crisis are the key points of this month's article.

The London Olympics brings some short-term cheer to continued economic gloom as the oil majors show depressed Q2 results. Technology could prove to be the salvation.